Corporate Development Director

The Corporate Development Director will serve as a strategic leader responsible for driving Perficient's inorganic growth strategy through mergers, acquisitions, strategic partnerships, and corporate venture initiatives. This senior role will report to the VP of Corporate Development or Chief Strategy Officer and will have responsibility for leading major transactions, developing strategic initiatives, and potentially managing a team of corporate development professionals. The Director will serve as a key advisor to executive leadership on strategic matters and play a pivotal role in shaping Perficient's long-term growth trajectory. This is a remote work opportunity.

Strategic Leadership & Planning

• Partner with C-suite executives to develop and refine corporate strategy, identifying growth opportunities aligned with company objectives
• Lead the development and execution of comprehensive M&A strategy across geographies, service lines, and capabilities

Transaction Leadership

• Lead complex, high-value M&A transactions from origination through post-close integration
• Drive deal sourcing through proactive outreach, relationship management, and strategic targeting
• Oversee comprehensive due diligence processes including financial, operational, legal, and strategic workstreams
• Lead negotiations with counterparties, advisors, and other stakeholders
• Structure creative transaction solutions to address complex deal dynamics and maximize value creation
• Make final recommendations on valuations, deal terms, and go/no-go decisions

Team Management & Development

• Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing corporate development team
• Establish best practices, processes, and tools to enhance team effectiveness
• Allocate resources and oversee multiple concurrent deal processes
• Foster culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Develop talent through coaching, feedback, and professional development opportunities

External Relationship Management

• Cultivate deep relationships with investment banks, private equity firms, business brokers, and industry intermediaries
• Maintain active dialogue with targets, partners, and other stakeholders in the ecosystem
• Serve as primary point of contact for inbound inquiries and opportunities

Integration & Value Creation

• Oversee post-merger integration planning and execution for major transactions
• Define synergy targets and track realization against plan
• Partner with business unit leaders to ensure successful cultural integration and operational alignment
• Conduct portfolio reviews and post-acquisition assessments to inform future strategy

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or related field; MBA preferred; 
• 8+ years of experience in corporate development, investment banking, private equity preferably in technology services, digital consulting, or professional services industries
• Minimum 2 years leading or co-leading M&A transactions with demonstrated track record of successful deal execution
• Extensive experience across all phases of M&A lifecycle including sourcing, diligence, negotiation, and integration
• Expert-level financial modeling, valuation, and analytical capabilities
• CFA, CPA, or other relevant certifications
• Experience managing and developing teams
• Proficient in leveraging AI technologies to drive innovation, support strategic initiatives, and enable data-driven decision-making.
• Possesses a strong understanding of AI capabilities, limitations, and ethical considerations.
• Proficient in leveraging AI technologies to drive innovation, support strategic initiatives, and enable data-driven decision-making.
• Possesses a strong understanding of AI capabilities, limitations, and ethical considerations.

Our Corporate team plays a critical role in supporting Perficient’s global AI-first consultancy as we transform how the world’s most innovative brands connect with customers and grow. Spanning Human Resources, Marketing, Finance, IT, Legal, and other key functions, we drive smooth operations across nearly 40 global locations. With a culture built on collaboration, innovation, and integrity, we enable our teams to deliver world-class digital solutions and make a tangible impact through their work. 

Perficient is the global AI-first consultancy. Our team of strategists, designers, technologists, and engineers partners with the world’s most innovative enterprises and admired brands to deliver real business results through the transformative power of AI. As part of our AI-First strategy, we empower every employee to build AI fluency and actively engage with AI tools to drive innovation and efficiency. We break boundaries, obsess over outcomes, and shape the future for our clients. Join a company where bold ideas and brilliant minds converge to redefine what’s possible - while building a career filled with growth, balance, and purpose.

Perficient, Inc. proudly provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Perficient, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Perficient, Inc. expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or covered veterans. Improper interference with the ability of Perficient, Inc. employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.

Disability Accommodations:

Perficient is committed to providing a barrier-free employment process with reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us.

The salary range for this position takes into consideration a variety of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, level of experience, applicable office location, training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The new hire salary range displays the minimum and maximum salary targets for this position across all US locations, and the range has not been adjusted for any specific state differentials. It is not typical for a candidate to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the unique facts and circumstances regarding each candidate. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range for this position is $149,200 to $238,700. Please note that the salary range posted reflects the base salary only and does not include benefits or any potential variable compensation programs. Information regarding the benefits available for this position are in our benefits overview.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or the posting removed.

Perficient is the global AI-first consultancy. Our team of strategists, designers, technologists, and engineers partners with the world’s most innovative enterprises and admired brands to deliver real business results through the transformative power of AI. As part of our AI-First strategy, we empower every employee to build AI fluency and actively engage with AI tools to drive innovation and efficiency. We break boundaries, obsess over outcomes, and shape the future for our clients. Join a company where bold ideas and brilliant minds converge to redefine what’s possible - while building a career filled with growth, balance, and purpose.